Bride and groom at a moody end-of-summer wedding at The Shiloh in North Carolina with garden-style florals by an NC wedding florist

Some weddings stay with you long after the last candle is blown out — and Beth & Treve’s will forever be one of them. These two connected shortly after high school, and their wedding day felt like the sweetest full-circle moment: intentional, romantic, deeply personal, and filled with florals that mattered just as much to Beth as the vows themselves.

As an NC wedding florist, this day was incredibly special to me not just because of the design, but because Beth is a dear friend. She came into the planning process with a clear vision for a moody, end-of-summer palette, and she trusted me to bring it to life using blooms that meant something — including dahlias grown on my own flower farm and the most beautiful Juliet and Eugenie David Austin roses.

Originally, the ceremony was planned for outdoors beneath the open sky, but when rain threatened the forecast, we quickly shifted the floral plan indoors. What could have been a stressful moment turned into the most intimate, breathtaking ceremony setup — framed by mountains, soft light, and lush arrangements that grounded the space perfectly.

From their private vow reading to the feet-washing ceremony after they said “I do,” the entire day felt intentional and deeply rooted in love. And every floral moment was designed to honor that.

Beth envisioned a moody summer wedding with warmth, depth, and romantic texture. We built the floral palette around farm-grown dahlias, chosen at the peak of the season when their colors are the richest. To complement them, we added Juliet and Eugenie David Austin Roses, whose ruffled petals bring softness and elegance to any arrangement.

Bridal bouquet featuring farm-grown dahlias and David Austin garden roses for a moody end-of-summer NC wedding

Touches of ranunculus, anemones, scabiosa, and lush greenery created the layered garden style Beth loved. Because flowers were so important to her, we designed every piece with intention — making sure each bloom contributed to the story and emotional tone of the day.

Bride and groom kissing during an indoor wedding ceremony at The Shiloh in North Carolina with moody summer florals and garden-style arrangements

The original plan was to hold the ceremony outdoors, but with rain on the radar, the team at The Shiloh — alongside the incredible planner Tabitha Clark — made a seamless decision to move everything inside.

This meant quickly reimagining the altar florals, but the indoor setting ended up feeling even more magical. The soft mountain views framed the clean white interior, creating a dramatic, moody backdrop. We anchored the space with two lush, ground-level floral arrangements that brought warmth and color against the minimalist architecture.

Beth & Treve also chose to write private vows, sharing them quietly before the ceremony. After the official ceremony, they incorporated a feet-washing ceremony, a symbolic gesture of love, humility, and devotion. It was truly one of the most meaningful wedding-day elements I’ve ever seen.

Feet washing ceremony setup beneath a willow tree at a wedding at The Shiloh in North Carolina

Beth’s bouquet was one of my favorite pieces of the entire wedding. Designed with soft peach, coral, blush, and deep contrasting tones, it showcased the farm dahlias in their full glory. The Juliet and Eugenie roses added romantic texture, while ranunculus and anemones offered movement and airy layers.

Because Beth and Treve chose not to have a wedding party, her bouquet became the star — elegant, garden-inspired, and the perfect reflection of her joyful, easygoing personality.

Beth wanted a reception that felt warm, welcoming, and floral-forward — without the heaviness of large centerpieces. So we created tablescapes filled with bud vases in various sizes, shapes, and tones.

“Wedding reception table with bud vase centerpieces, taper candles, and romantic moody summer florals in North Carolina

Every bud vase held a different bloom: dahlias, scabiosa, garden roses, ranunculus, eucalyptus, and dainty seasonal textures. The result was airy and elegant, giving each table a unique personality while keeping the design cohesive and romantic.

The bud vases also played a starring role on the “find your seat” display, where each seating card was paired with a single bloom. It was one of the most charming and personal details of the entire day.

Wedding seating chart with bud vases and ‘find your seat’ display at a North Carolina wedding reception

Florals are always meaningful, but creating for a friend adds a layer of joy and gratitude that’s hard to put into words. Because Beth trusted me so deeply — with her vision, her palette, and the flowers she cared so much about — this wedding felt like a gift to design.

Seeing her walk into her ceremony space with tears in her eyes, knowing the florals were everything she hoped for, was one of the moments I’ll never forget.